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Coldwater

Mississippi · 1,381 residents · 2.375 sq mi
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Coldwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,768. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,900. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,381
−18%since 2000
from 1,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+19%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Coldwater
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,768
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,098
+87%since 2000
from $12,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(492)
Black69.7%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(886)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(273)
Black74.7%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.1%(15)
Diversity Score45.8%(633)
Diversity Score
46
−13%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coldwater, Mississippi?

Coldwater, Mississippi has about 1,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coldwater, Mississippi?

The typical household in Coldwater, Mississippi earns about $36,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coldwater, Mississippi expensive?

In Coldwater, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Coldwater, Mississippi?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Coldwater, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coldwater, Mississippi?

About 28.0% of people in Coldwater, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coldwater, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Coldwater, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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